USS Maine Gun-Sight - Key West, FL
N 24° 33.571 W 081° 48.447
17R E 418230 N 2716414
The forward 10-inch Gun Turrit sight was salvaged and set on display at this Key West Military Memorial.
Waymark Code: WM6J0G
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/08/2009
Views: 19
Battleship USS Maine
Gun-Sight
Forward 10-inch Gun Turrit
Salvaged from the Maine, destroyed by an explosion in Havana Harbor, Cuba On February 15, 1898 at 9:40 pm.
"Remember the Maine"
What type of artillery is this?: Gun turrit sight
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US Navy
Date artillery was in use: 02/15/1898
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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